{"id":14325,"date":"2023-11-06T15:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bco.org.uk\/?p=14325"},"modified":"2024-04-01T08:27:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T08:27:59","slug":"gpes-helen-hare-appointed-as-junior-vice-president-of-british-council-for-offices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bco.org.uk\/gpes-helen-hare-appointed-as-junior-vice-president-of-british-council-for-offices","title":{"rendered":"GPE\u2019s Helen Hare appointed as Junior Vice President of British Council for Offices"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Helen has over 30 years\u2019 experience in the construction and property industry. Having started her career as a quantity surveyor, she joined GPE as Project Manager, before becoming Head of Project Management and then Director of Projects in 2017 and 2019 respectively. More recently Helen\u2019s role has been expanded and now includes responsibility for GPE\u2019s Building Surveying and Technical Service teams.<\/strong><\/p>

Helen is an active member of the Construction Productivity Taskforce \u2013 which brings together leading figures in the construction industry to undertake practical interventions designed to make the sector more productive. The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) also welcomed Helen as Industry Chair earlier this year for its Building and Places Group.<\/p>

Helen has been involved with the BCO since 2013, when she led the tours programme for the BCO\u2019s annual conference in Madrid. More recently, Helen was the Chair of the Judging panel for the BCO Regional Awards for London in 2022 and 2023.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Helen joins current President, Despina Katsikakis of Cushman & Wakefield, and Senior Vice President, Peter Crowther of Bruntwood, on the BCO\u2019s Board of Management.<\/p>

  • Helen brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role as Junior Vice President as well as a passion for unlocking the potential of young people in the real estate sector and building the confidence of those new to the industry.<\/li>
  • In her role at GPE, she holds responsibility for the delivery, procurement and maintenance of all projects across the development and flex workspace programme, future pipeline and existing managed portfolio.<\/li>
  • In addition to her role at the BCO, Helen is a regular speaker at industry events and acts as a mentor for Mentoring Circle, an organisation which seeks to address the gender diversity gap at senior leadership level in the built environment.<\/li><\/ul>

    Helen Hare, Director of Projects at GPE, said:<\/p>

    \u201cIt is an honour to be asked to join the British Council for Offices as its Junior Vice President. Having been part of the organisation for over ten years\u2019 and seen first-hand its importance for informing, inspiring and sharing best practice, taking on a leadership role feels like a natural transition and I look forward to working with the BCO team as it continues to support the ongoing evolution of the office sector.\u201d<\/h3>

    Richard Kauntze, Chief Executive of the BCO, said:<\/p>

    \u201cHelen is a great addition to the BCO\u2019s Presidential team. She has been a long-standing supporter of the BCO for many years, and I have no doubt that Helen will make an outstanding contribution to our organisation. Helen\u2019s extensive experience will be invaluable to the BCO as we continue to make the case for the office as an integral part of our cities.\u201d<\/h3>

    About the BCO<\/strong><\/p>

    The British Council for Offices’ (BCO) mission is to research, develop and communicate best practice in all aspects of the office sector. It delivers this by providing a forum for the discussion and debate of relevant issues.<\/p>

    Established in 1990, the BCO is the UK\u2019s leading forum for the discussion and debate of issues affecting the office sector.<\/p>

    Its members are all organisations involved in creating, acquiring, or occupying office space, whether architects, lawyers, surveyors, financial institutions, or public agencies. The BCO works to advance the collective understanding of its members, enabling them to work together to create more effective office space.<\/p>

    Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>

    For further information please contact ING Media
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